A Frequently recorded singer/vocalist, well-versed in lead and harmony roles in classical, pop, jazz and musical theatre. as well as a composer, poet, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Jerome has been a professional performer and public speaker since 1967. Master of Ceremonies at Festivals, Workshops, and Poetry Readings from coast to coast. His voice heard in interviews on CBC radio, as Announcer for public service radio announcements in Victoria, Vancouver, BC. Seattle/Bellingham, Washington and Toronto, Ontario. He has also put his voice talents to work as an Interviewer for Angus (IPSOS) Reid, Surveys, Market Research and fund-raising campaigns for financial institutions,governments,and Theatre / Performing Arts groups.And as Narrator and character actor for the FRIENDIMAL series of recordings.
Graduate Collingwood Collegiate Institute (honours) 1970
Music Theory/Jazz Drumming- Waterloo, Ont 1972-75. Rhythm Workshop leader 1974-75
Location Recordist- Mariposa Folk Festival Toronto, Ont 1975-76
Interdisciplinary studies, Electronic Music, Technical Theatre, Communication, and Recording Engineer. Centre for the Arts. Simon Fraser University, Burnby, BC. 1983-86.
Classical Voice- Nickolai Kolesnikof 1990-91
Mics:Shure SM58, Intex 850, Sony (digital)
Mixer/Multitrack tape: Fostex 280
Digital Multi-Effects processors: Zoom RFX300
Computer: HP laptop, CD/DVD burner. Soundblaster 24 bit Live Soundcard and speakers
Software: Creative Audio recording Suite. Finale Songwriter, Adobe Audition, Wave Mercury FX Bundle, Anvil Studio. MIDI
Certified Massage Therapist, Independant producer/arranger/studio engineer since 1980.
Performing composer/poet in a wide variety of styles. Plays Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Bass, Mandolin, Keyboards,Jaw Harp, Penny whistles and Wooden Flutes. Active Meditator (studies in India)